Electronic Gun Registration??

[Truckman]

Virginia used to allow private transfers, now transfers must be through an FFL.

Private is still private here, although local, state and federal rules must be observed......Ben

 

[Paul in Nevada]

My Texas CHL is an alternative to the background check...Nothing gets called in nor sent anywhere...The information gathered electronically and the paper forms 4473 are retained by the FFL for a period of not less than 20 years, after which they can be destroyed by the FFL...

There are more efficient methods of surveillance available to the government than maintaining and searching a cavernous database the size of the Grand Canyon......Ben

I think we have something similar here in NV. I can get in and out with my purchase in just a few minutes while other buyers wait days or weeks.
The FBI and ATF are forbidden from mining that 4473 data but they have been doing it since the "You-Know-Who" Administration.
Regardless, they can find you based on any number of data points, which includes visiting websites like this one. If you think they can't sort through all this minute and scattered data you are very much mistaken. We learned this from Snowden. They are capable of intercepting, sorting, and storing all of this data in real time.

 

[HeyJoe]

My Texas CHL is an alternative to the background check...Nothing gets called in nor sent anywhere...The information gathered electronically and the paper forms 4473 are retained by the FFL for a period of not less than 20 years, after which they can be destroyed by the FFL...

There are more efficient methods of surveillance available to the government than maintaining and searching a cavernous database the size of the Grand Canyon......Ben

no more destroying 4473's after 20 years

 

[Truckman]

no more destroying 4473's after 20 years

I was going by regulations from when I had my FFL's......Ben

 

[Racer X]

NC allows private handgun sales with no paperwork, between licensed individuals, for now.
Store bought handguns require a 4473, our CHP is our BGC.
No wait, instant gratification.

Washington was that way a long time ago. Pulling out your CWP really sped things along. I don't mind an instant check, but our new scheme with a waiting period is really anoying.

 

[tmd17]

How can anyone say if that is my electronic 'signature' or a toddlers scribble ? That aside, the 4473's are a data base pure an simple, regardless of how they are completed and stored.

 

[raljr1]

The 4473 database stays at the local FFL. Now in PA we had to fill out a PA State Police form in addition to the 4473. That went to the state, so registration, yeah probably. In PA private transfers of handguns must go thru and FFL, but there is no waiting period if you pass the NICS (NAtl Instant Check System).

In Florida, we have a three day wait on handgun purchases, unless you have a concealed carry permit, and Face to face is legal without an FFL . Go figure.

 

[chief38]

Paper or tablet - their intent is to register and track every gun they can. When the time is right (in their minds and on their time table) they will be a knocking.

The writing has been on the wall for 60 years, but many can't read!